Hardware Test Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
The application window is expected to close on 3/14/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The role will require to work onsite from the San Jose Cisco office Meet the Team We are a dynamic, energetic, and dedicated team on the product delivery of industry-leading routers. Our team's hallmarks are collaboration, high quality, integrity, customer focus, and innovation! Your Impact You will be a pivotal new product development and sustaining team member. You will be responsible for defining and implementing the platform host test procedures and carrying out the host design test characterization and qualification. Your focus will be on interfaces from 1Gbit/s to 800Gbit/s across all media, from direct-attach copper cables to Multimode Fiber to Single-Mode Fiber, and you'll work on multiple hardware platforms across Cisco. Review engineering specs and develop test strategies for new products. Integrate new equipment and develop test systems and environments. Leverage automation to implement test strategy & improve efficiency Test product's compliance with internal specs as well as industry standards Provide detailed issue mitigation & drive issues to closure. Document test plans, procedures, & test reports Help root cause field issues & support customer escalations Collaborate with system designers, SI engineers, SW/diagnostics engineers, customer escalation engineers, & external vendors to ensure robust test methodology & timely issue mitigation, resulting in high product quality. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 7 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4 years of relevant experience Experience with electrical or optical test & measurement equipment. E.g., oscilloscopes w/CDR, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, noise generators, traffic generators Experience with high-speed SERDES Or signal integrity Preferred Qualifications Experience in optical transceiver theory, functional blocks, and form factors (SFP, QSFP, QSFPDD...) Experience in optical signal measurement You have experience with troubleshooting & diagnostics and instrument control & automation. Experience building HW/Optics physical layer evaluation methodologies based on the product requirement, scripting (e.g., Python) for the measurement automation Experience with fundamental hardware blocks & subsystems - CPU/microcontrollers, LVDS signaling, clocking, & power issues; familiar with schematic and board layout Familiarity with the following standards - IEEE 802.3, OIF/CEI, MSA, SFF8431 #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco, where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company many careers, where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing everyone to give their best and be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together, and our people are at the heart of that. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you with us!